Status of satellite unknown after China conducts pair of launches in 2 hours

The status of a classified satellite launched from southwest China Sept. 27 remains unknown more than 12 hours after liftoff. A Long March 3B rocket lifted from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at around 04:20 a.m. Eastern Monday marking China’s second orbital launch of the day. The launch was expected following the issuance of airspace closure notices and was apparently confirmed by footage posted on Chinese social media shortly after liftoff. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Sep 28)